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Weekly HR Digest — Week of 7 April 2026 | HK, SG, GBA & Global

Your curated weekly digest of the top HR news across HK, SG, GBA & Global. This week covers Hong Kong's MPF threshold proposals and minimum wage rise, Singapore's expanded parental leave and WSSG agency merger, Mainland China's flexible work push, SHRM's AI efficiency findings, record-low employee financial confidence, and Asia-Pacific's 11.3% medical inflation — the highest globally.

5/10 – 15/10 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights — Weekly HR Newsletter

This fortnight's briefing: Hong Kong's new AI regulatory framework, salary stagnation trends, Singapore's Opportunity Index, UK workers' trust in AI, and how global layoffs are reshaping workforce strategies.

1/9 – 7/9 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights — Weekly HR Newsletter

This week's HR briefing covers Hong Kong's rising demand for wage flexibility, Microsoft's trust rebuild after layoffs, the new 468 Rule expanding part-time worker rights, and Hong Kong's rise to global talent ranking #4.

13/8–25/8 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights — Weekly HR Newsletter

This fortnight's HR briefing: Singapore tops APAC salaries, MPF delivers strong August returns, Asia's CHROs step into global leadership, Hong Kong's zero-tolerance foreign worker policy, and Australia's Right to Disconnect expansion.

9/8–12/8 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights — Weekly HR Newsletter

This week: Silicon Valley's golden era of employee perks ends, Tam Jai International's people-first culture, property management extreme weather support, record-high HK company registrations, and Gen Z's evolving relationship values.

29/7–3/8 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights — Weekly HR Newsletter

This week's briefing: toxic co-worker types identified by a Harvard neuroscientist, Tata IT's AI-driven layoffs, Microsoft CEO's public apology, Walmart's top employee red flag, and HKU's employer survey on graduate skills.

22/7–29/7 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights

As Hong Kong workplaces evolve under rising pressure—from skyrocketing benefit costs to shifting global hiring trends—HR leaders are being pulled in every direction. This week's MixCare HR Insights spotlights five powerful stories: a growing mental health crisis among male employees, rising benefit costs, the tech developer talent shift, tighter foreign hiring rules, and the $1M moonlighting scam that shook Silicon Valley.

14/6–21/7 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights

As Hong Kong HR leaders prepare for the second half of 2025, volatility has become the baseline rather than an exception. This newsletter highlights five major stories reshaping the HR agenda: civil servant sick-leave abuse, Xiaomi's youth housing initiative, government expansion of healthcare benefits, graduate career optimism, and Meta's aggressive AI talent recruitment.

6/7–14/7 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights

Hong Kong's workplace is undergoing quiet but significant changes. This week examines five key developments shaping the HR landscape: the rapid adoption of AI by employers, a major REIT restructuring, new legal protections for LGBTQ+ couples, challenges in the Supplementary Labour Scheme, and a benchmark family care policy from Vanguard Taiwan.

Weekly HR Newsletter #13: HK #1 Business Hub, Borderless Hiring & Taipan Bread Crisis

30/6–6/7 Hong Kong HR Trends & Workplace Insights

Hong Kong's HR landscape is shifting beneath our feet. From a silent power shift driven by national security concerns to a sharp rethinking of employee benefits amid rising costs, HR teams are being called to lead with agility and foresight. This month's MixCare HR Briefing covers five stories: the exodus of global firms, the redesign of corporate benefits, skills over degrees, Gen Z culture expectations, and a cautionary tale from the restaurant industry.

Weekly HR Newsletter #12: Sleep Deprivation, Non-Degree Talent & 25% Layoff Plans